8 people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed at a military base in California are believed to be dead, Air Force says

June 15, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026

By AP null

Regional

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Community leaders are inviting residents, former residents and visitors to celebrate everything Cheyenne County has to offer during Welcome Home Weekend on Saturday.

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

State

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director

8 people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed at a military base in California are believed to be dead, Air Force says

Regional

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

State

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director

Nebraska’s projected budget deficit exceeds $170 million following new tax receipts

Douglas County corrections employee accused of allowing inmate video calls and texts

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Valentine eatery to reopen later this month

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey